How to Pronounce “precaution

word

/pɹiˈkɔʃən/
pri-KAW-shuhn
/pɹɪkˈɔːʃən/
pri-KAW-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/pɹiˈkɔʃən/

British English

/pɹɪkˈɔːʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

pri-KAW-shuhn

UK

pri-KAW-shuhn

Listen in Context

Please take every precaution when handling chemicals.

As a precaution, she locked the door before leaving.

He carries an umbrella every day just as a precaution.

You should always wear a helmet as a precaution.